Richard Andrews was born 28 Spet 1805, in Virginia. He was living in Anderson County when he married Martha Ashurst, in 1828. Martha was born 1 Aug 1811, the daughter of John and Milly Ashurst.
Richard and Martha were prominent leaders in the area baptist churches.
CHILDREN
1. John (Andrew) Jackson Andrews, born 1829.
Married Amanda Clark in 1849, And Co Tn.
2. Sarah C Andrews, born 1831.
3. Milly J Andrews, born 1833.
4. Nancy A Andrews, born 1834.
Married Elisha Disney, Jr., 6 July 1856.
5. Permella E Andrews, born 1837.
Married Samuel Disney, 14 Sept 1856.
6. Robert Andrews, born 1839.
Married Serepta Disney, 15 Aug 1858.
7. Martha M Andrews, born 1841.
8. Joseph M Andrews, born 1843, died 1905.
Married Catherine Queener, 5 Jan 1865.
9. Mary Andrews, born 1845.
10. Rachael Andrews, born 1848.
11. Richard Thomas Andrews, born 1849.
Married Sara Jane Leach.
12. Wilburn W Andrews, born 1852.
Married Susan Sharp.
Information provided by Brenda Foster from original Anderson County GenWeb site.